Kerner Norland Deepens Australian Presence with Majority Acquisition of 4impact Holdings

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Kerner Norland, a subsidiary of ShoreTree Holdings, has acquired a majority stake in 4impact Holdings, the parent company of 4impact and Sida4 — two of Queensland’s most respected digital transformation and software engineering firms.

For Kerner Norland, a subsidiary of ShoreTree Holdings, the transaction reflects a disciplined approach to regional expansion — building capability through alignment rather than scale for its own sake.

The addition of 4impact Holdings forms part of a broader strategy to connect specialist technology firms within ShoreTree’s global ecosystem, linking on-ground delivery teams in Australia with resources across Asia and the Middle East.

Niro Cooke, Senior Advisor of Kerner Norland

“4impact Holdings brings credibility built on execution. Their combined strength through 4impact and Sida4 strengthens our ability to serve complex clients across sectors, while our international reach gives their teams new markets to grow into.”

Thilini Ekanayake, Co-Founder of ShoreTree Holdings

“Our vision for ShoreTree has always been about creating meaningful regional connections. The addition of 4impact Holdings supports that vision — combining local expertise with global execution capability.”

Chris Eldridge, CEO of 4impact Holdings

“Our focus has always been on quality and outcomes. This new chapter lets us scale responsibly, supported by the infrastructure and relationships that Kerner Norland and the wider ShoreTree network provide.”

Ayyub Cader, Senior Manager, Plus94 Fund

“From a financial perspective, this acquisition reinforces the strategic coherence of ShoreTree’s portfolio, building long-term value through operational alignment and disciplined growth.”

The transaction was advised by Plus94 Fund and aligns with ShoreTree Holdings’ continuing focus on scalable, sustainable, and globally connected enterprise solutions.

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